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Construction and property
The shopping mall trend continues to grow.
Abig new development on Oxford Road in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosebank says a lot about the South African construction and property sector. The 300 000m² Oxford Parks mixed-use development by Intraprop began construction in 2017 and the first phase is expected to be valued at about R1-billion.
Firstly, South Africans love shopping malls. The South African Council of Shopping Centres calculates that the country has the sixthhighest number of shopping malls in the world. R2-billion was recently spent on Menlyn Park in Pretoria to expand it to 177 000m² of gross lettable space while the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban, South Africa’s second-biggest mall, will spend R750-million in 2018. Limpopo’s provincial capital Polokwane has had the super-regional Mall of the North since 2011.
Secondly, development often follows existing patterns (RosebankSandton is already the richest and densest retail and office precinct in Africa). Many of South Africa’s biggest firms have their headquarters in this area: BPSA will take up residence in Oxford Parks. Thirdly, the concept of “lifestyle” malls (combining apartments with office, entertainment and retail space) has caught on. The best known of these is Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch.
Finally, the Oxford Parks project illustrates a big shift in the construction sector away from large conglomerates towards smaller, black-empowered
SECTOR INSIGHT
More South Africans live in flats than ever before.
Mueletshedzi Logistics
Mueletshedzi Logistics (trading as MLTL) runs a dedicated fleet of trucks and tankers to provide a logistical backbone in order to meet and exceed the petroleum needs of clients.
Mueletshedzi Logistics supplies petroleum products to other companies, retailers’ partners and all types of industries across Africa. MLTL is an Authorised Distributor for Total South Africa in the Southern African market. The company also offers storage facilities for petroleum products.
Mission statement and values
To supply in a safe, dependable and reliable manner all products and related services throughout sectors and industries in chosen South African regions. • Reliability • Integrity • Accountability • Commitment
CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: +27 11 695 4845 Mobile: +27 76 847 2030 and +27 81 359 4807 Fax to email: 086 566 3606 | Email: info@mltl.co.za Website: www.mltl.co.za
Services
Supply and installation of fuel tanks. Supply of petroleum products (aviation gasoline, biofuels, diesel, jet fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, paraffin and petrol). Lubricants. Bitumen. Garage cards. Earth-moving equipment (yellow machines) including excavator, TLB, grader, roller, frontend loader and articulated dump trucks. Parrot Products.
Transportation of a wide range of machinery and products using the following vehicles and equipment: low-bed, flat-deck, fuel tanker, side tipper, six cube tipper and 10 cube tipper.
Target markets
The target markets are haulage companies, white-site (unbranded) filling stations, truck stops and end users. The company intends to be the biggest supplier in the South African provinces of Gauteng, North West, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape. Externally, the focus is on Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia.
companies. Like many such multi-disciplinary construction and engineering firms, Murray & Roberts has decided to unbundle and the sale in 2017 of Murray & Roberts Construction to a black-led consortium is part of a wider trend. The Southern Palace Group is the majority shareholder of the company (renamed Concor) with the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) holding 25%.
Supporting this trend is the fact that two of South Africa’s nine listed construction companies (Ensor and Basil Read) entered businesses rescue in mid-2018.
Away from the glitz of multi-purpose malls and towering office blocks, Statistics SA has found that the percentage of South Africans living in flats has risen markedly. Whereas 26 out of 100 approved plans in 2013 were for flats, this figure reached 59 in 2016. Although the total number of people living in flats is still relatively small (5.4%), this figure will rise as urbanisation increases.
BAKENBERG READY MIX STAFF READY TO SERVE
Bakenberg Ready Mix is a dynamic company operating in the Waterberg District Municipality. Founder and owner David Mnisi pulled together resources and skills which he acquired in more than a decade of working in a variety of sectors. He has worked extensively as a marketing executive for FMCG firms in Gauteng. Other business experience ranges from working as a sales representative and restaurant owner to mention a few. Frans Makgoka is the operations man at Bakenberg Ready Mix. With experience in the mining sector, he moved into the business management field where he is now responsible for the coordination of operations of the company and batching. Transport and client relations are the domain of Jimmy Tlhabane. An enthusiastic businessman himself and a people-oriented person, Frans brings energy and vibrancy to the organisation. He is obsessed with efficient service delivery.
Property regeneration and growth through tax incentives.
In order to fight urban decay and to encourage investment in inIndluplace Properties is investing in providing accommodation in central Johannesburg.believes the rental market has ner cities, a tax incentive was created called the Urban Development huge potential. The develop-
Zone tax incentive. The UDZs for Johannesburg and Cape Town were n order to fight urban decay and to encourage investment in inner reaching out to other areas and ers of the trendy Maboneng first allocated in 2004. The inner city of Johannesburg, comprising just less than 18km², is the largest UDZ in South Africa and it is cities, a tax incentive was created that applied to major South African regions on the city’s outskirts. The Precinct are also very upbeat. Boost Property Management expanding its footprint. cities. This is called the Urban Development Zone tax incentive. The city wants to achieve nothing less is building a 10-storey apart-
Making inner cities more liveable is a global trend. The move UDZs for Johannesburg and Cape Town were first allocated in 2004. than the “structural transforma ment block in Hillbrow. The back to cities is spurred partly by the relative cheapness of property in CBDs, legislation encouraging inner-city investment and even a perception that suburbs are boring. The inner city of Johannesburg, comprising just less than 18km², is the largest UDZ in South Africa and it is expanding its footprint in response tion of the inner city’s economic and physical landscape”. R40-million Kaptejn Corner will have 128 apartments. An innovative approach Private developer Indluplace Properties has purchased nine large to significant successes that have been achieved. The City of Johannesburg has to unlocking the value of land apartment blocks, one of which is shown above, taking its total The Urban Development Zone tax allowances (Section 13quat) identified the following nodes for in the traditional areas is unbuildings in central Johannesburg CBD, Berea and Hillbrow to 23: 33% of the units are bachelor pads, 22% are two-bedroomed flats. provide for an accelerated depreciation allowance on the costs of development: der consideration. The housing agency of the Limpopo The listed company (its major shareholder is Arrowhead) intends buildings erected, added to, extended or improved inside a UDZ. The • Carlton Precinct: Economic Development Agency to “aggressively grow its portfolio” of high-yielding properties as it South African Revenue Service (SARS) has extended the incentive to Johannesburg’s tallest (LEDA) has proposed a plan for 31 March 2020. Municipalities can apply for extension to the existing UDZs via the National Treasury. There are five requirements to qualify ONLINE RESOURCES building attracts tourists; undergoing revamp; Sky the conversion of Permissions to Occupy (PTO) to title deeds in deep rural areas such as Vhembe for a UDZ tax deduction. These relate to the building, the nature of the UDZ, trade considerations, the specifics of ownership and to the dates of the applications. The fact that the incentive has been extended to Black Business Council in Built Environment: www.bbcbe.org Construction Industry Development Board: www.cidb.org.za Construction Industry Training Authority: www.ceta.org.za South African Property Owners Association: www.sapoa.org.za Rink TV and film studio be ing developed; conference centre planned. and Sekhukhune. The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider the proposal. 2020 gives investors a good chance to take advantage of favourable • Park Station: intermodal conditions in Johannesburg. node catering for cars, bus 101 The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) has plans to SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS 2019 es, rail commuters and taxis; provide affordable rental accommodation in 12 inner-city buildings Gautrain link to OR Tambo that were recently identified for that purpose. But the main target for International Airport; wide
Maritz Electrical
Delivering projects within budget, on time and to clients’ expectations, every time.
From commercial electrical applications to high-end floodlights and sports stadiums and spotlights using state-of-the-art products, Maritz Electrical delivers end-to-end electrical solutions tailored to clients’ needs.
Delivering service excellence and exceptional quality are key differentiators for Maritz Electrical and what clients have come to expect.
Maritz Electrical is an empowerment company established by Kurt Maritz in January 2000. Maritz Electrical is BBBEE compliant (Level 1 contributor). It is ISO 9001 certified and fully compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act with a full-time, trained safety representative.
In 2018 the company’s three branches were consolidated, with all 150 staff members now working out of a newly renovated 3-000-squaremetre factory and office facility in Athlone. The company employs full-time, licensed installation and master electricians. The company’s artisans have completed the ORHVS.
Maritz Electrical places great emphasis on its relationship with clients, private or commercial, and prides itself on the ability to respond to any contracting requirements in an efficient and costeffective way. Maritz Electrical aims to contribute positively to the South African economy, provide excellent workmanship and be a leader in quality service provision.
World first
In 2017, St George’s Park became the world’s first International Cricket Council-compliant, LED-lit stadium and the first such stadium to be fitted with theatrics. Maritz Electrical won the contract to install the Musco Lighting system at the venue after visiting the US with officials from Eastern Province Cricket and the national cricket board.
Over four days in December 2017, the famous ground celebrated the landmark of being the first South African venue to host a day-night Test match, against Zimbabwe. The R27-million contract was completed on time and on budget by a team from
Maritz Electrical led by Warren Williams. Two project managers from Musco Lighting supported the installation. The lights on top of the Duck Pond Pavilion were hoisted at night, the process being illuminated by floodlight.
Select current projects
Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium is undergoing a R40million revamp and Maritz Electrical is part of the team of contractors charged with making it happen to the highest specifications. Apart from Varsity Athletics and national championships, Stellenbosch hosted more than 150 international athletes over the summer as they prepared for the World Athletic Championships.
Maritz Electrical has been contracted by the municipalities of Stellenbosch and Overstrand for electrification of large housing projects. This is a relatively new area for Maritz and one in which the company is building specialist skills.
Other flagship projects
• Cape Town Grand Parade: Re-lit with Musco fixtures to improve the lighting level to reduce the personal crimes being committed because of poor lighting. • Cape Town Festive Lights including Adderley,
Strand and Main streets: Maritz Electrical installs the popular Festive Lights. • Security Lighting for Waste Water Treatment plants: Musco’s metal halide and LED system is the preferred product of Cape Town’s Department of Water and Sanitation and Maritz Electrical is the proud installer.
Services
Maritz Electrical works closely with its customers, ensuring that the task or project is completed on time and on budget, using the highest quality products available. In particular, Maritz Electrical has become a premier supplier and installer of dedicated sports lighting. This includes schools, universities and multisports stadia.
The company works in all residential and commercial areas of electrical installation and maintenance. Its electrical services include project management, design, supply and installation of electrical systems including: • Electrical and reticulation services • Testing and commissioning • Water analysis, monitoring, management and purification systems • Lighting and power • External lighting • Mechanical services integration • Emergency switchgear • HV and LV switchgear • Pre-planned maintenance.
Professional memberships
BBBEE Level 1. ISO 9001 certified. Electrical Contractors Association. Master Builders Association member. Member of South African Institute of Lighting (SAIL).
CONTACT DETAILS:
Physical address: 11 Noll Avenue, Athlone, Cape Town 7764 Tel: +27 21 703 0867 Fax: 0864 552 436 Email: tenders@maritzelectrical.co.za Website: www.maritzelectrical.co.za
Mamli Projects
Experienced staff offer expert construction services.
Mamli Projects is a BBBEE Level 1 construction company providing services in building construction, renovations, alterations, paving, demolition and refurbishment.
Mamli Projects is a broad-based black economic empowerment company, 100% owned by an indigenous woman, Josephine Mamlingaphi Nkosi. It strives to attain success through determination, focus and hard work, giving special attention to training of the unskilled youth, women, disabled people and the previously disadvantaged.
Mission
Mamli Projects strives to be a leader in providing value-added construction services to our clients by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance.
Vision
Our goal is to become the preferred company for construction in both the public and private sectors through diligent commitment and to provide self-sustainability to all our employees.
Objectives
To expand our business coverage area in terms of rendering services. To render high-quality services, thus maintaining the good reputation of the company. To empower as many communities as possible, especially black communities, taking into consideration the youth in our region. To stimulate local and regional economic growth.
Our services
The company has extensive experience in providing expert building services on a wide range of demolition, construction and refurbishment projects across all sectors of the industry: • building construction • renovations and alterations • paving.
Equipment
To enable our experienced work- force to do quality work, good equipment and tools have been acquired over the years. This includes six bakkies, a six-ton Toyota truck, two soil compactors, five generators, two dumpy levels and a V-Tec trailer. We also use a roller, scaffolding, a Bobcat JCB155, a Bomag Single Drum VIB Roller BW55E, Bomag Vibrating Plates BT65/4, a Bomag Double Drum Roller and a Bomag Stroke Tamper BVP18/4.
Completed projects
Some of the projects completed by Mamli Projects for the Department of Public Works include the construction of MC Zitha Combined School at Masibekela, the erection of palisade fencing and water supply at Soshanguve High School, the construction of 19 VIP toilets at Mgubho Primary School and the construction of six water-borne toilets at Engwenyameni Primary School.
Other projects and clients include the construction of Thembisile Fire Station at Tweetfontein (Nkangala District Municipality), construction of an animal clinic at Casteel Bushbuckridge and the renovation of the Lowveld Agricultural College (Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture) and the renovation of chalets in the Kruger National Park (SANParks).
For the National Department of Public Works, Mamli Projects worked for five years on the maintenance and servicing of buildings, civil mechanical, electrical infrastructure and installation at the Lebombo Port of Entry.
Current projects
Three current projects show Mamli’s versatility:
Project Client Value Engineers
Construction of Bhambanana campus of Umfolozi TVET College Department of Higher Education and Training R167.4-million Hector Makgatho
Installation of generator sets at police station Department of Public Works R4.1-million AES Consulting
Installation and upgrade of kitchen equipment at military base Department of Public Works R2.4-million Seabo Consulting Engineers
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact person: Mamlingaphi Josephine Nkosi Physical address: 189 Schoemansdal, Shongwe Mission 1331 Postal address: PO Box 861, Shongwe Mission 1331 Tel: +27 13 781 0702 | Fax: 27 13 781 0701 Fax 2 email: 086 514 5811 | Email: admin@mamliprojects.co.za Website: www.mamliprojects.co.za | Company registration: 2013/175770/07
Bakenberg Ready Mix
A competitive edge in concrete supply.
Bakenberg Ready Mix is a division of Mnisi Turnkey Projects (Pty) Ltd, a proudly South African, black-owned company based in Bakenberg Village, Mokopane, Limpopo Province. It was founded in 2016 by David Walter Mnisi. He saw an opportunity to create a professional, client-oriented, ready mix concrete supply company to cater for those who value professional services. The building industry is gaining momentum in the villages and elsewhere in Limpopo. Bakenberg Ready Mix currently operates a mobile batch plant with two ready mix trucks for any project needs.
The company is involved in all kind of road building, RDP housing and the mining sector. Job opportunities for local communities is a high priority and the company engages in social responsibility projects.
Mission
To be a supplier of choice and offer the best product (concrete) in the Waterberg region of Limpopo.
Competitive offering
Clients place a high premium on value for their money. In order to maintain a satisfied client base, Bakenberg Ready Mix has designed a price structure that is differentiated to accommodate various levels of affordability. It is, however, our passion for great service and commitment to excellence that make us the ideal professional service provider to partner with you for you.
CONTACT DETAILS
Physical address: 93A Mmotong Village, Bakenberg, Mokopane, 0611 Tel: +27 15 110 0150/ 083.317.0294 | Fax: 086.564.1645 Email: info@bakenbergreadymix.co.za Website: www.bakenbergreadymix.co.za
Branches
Mokopane, Lephalale and Rustenburg.
Current project
Client: Conco Group/ Eskom Borotho Powerline Project. Supply of 35mpa and 40mpa ready mix concrete since November 2017. Our plant is based in Marken, Limpopo.
Client: Stefanutti Stocks. Concrete supply on Rietfontein tar road project.
Other services
Building materials, crusher sand and dust, manufacture of bricks, concrete and stone.
David Mnisi
BIOGRAPHY
For more than a decade, David Mnisi worked in the business world, gaining experience in a wide range of positions in different economic sectors. Having been a marketing executive in the fast-moving consumer goods field, a restaurant owner and at one point being responsible for sales, David developed a sound appreciation of customer needs and the market. In 2016 he decided to harness these skills and resources into starting a business in the Bakenberg area.
Concrete opportunities in rural areas
Bakenberg Ready Mix founder David Mnisi explains how the home-building industry is booming in Limpopo.
What are your main services?
We supply ready mix concrete, concrete stone, 13mm and 19mm stone, and bricks.
Where did you get the idea for starting this business?
The idea to start this business came through research into the market. In travelling around Bakenberg and surrounding areas for other business that I was doing, I became aware of the need for a professional, clientorientated ready mix concrete supply company to cater for those who value professional services.
In what sectors do you operate?
We deal with both the public and private sector, mostly in the construction industry.
Where has the growth been in the last few years?
House building is the subsector that has grown the most in the last few years. The building industry is gaining momentum in our villages and in Limpopo Province more generally. We currently operate a mobile batch plant with two ready mix trucks for any project needs.
What areas do you operate in?
We are based in Bakenberg (Mokopane, Limpopo) but our mobile batch plant allows us to go anywhere in the country.
Please tell us about any projects you have successfully completed.
We supplied Stefanutti Stocks Roads & Earthworks for a rural road they built to connect villages in the Rietfontein area. We were also contracted as a supplier for Eskom’s Medupi-Borutho powerline project from Lephalale to Bakenberg.
Do you plan to expand in the near future?
We have plans to buy new plant and two new trucks in order to expand our footprint throughout South Africa.
